Diablo
Diablo

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Diablo

2016
Movie
83 min
English

A young civil war veteran is forced on a desperate journey to save his kidnapped wife.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Lawrence SilversteinGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror

Plot Summary

In the midst of the Civil War, a young Roman soldier named Alex embarks on a perilous journey to save his dying father. He must venture into the dark and dangerous 'Enclave,' a land rumored to be controlled by the devil himself, to find a legendary healing spring. Along the way, Alex faces supernatural threats, battles formidable foes, and grapples with his own faith and courage as he fights for his father's life.

Critical Reception

Diablo received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. Many criticized its slow pacing, underdeveloped plot, and generic fantasy elements. While some acknowledged the ambition of its concept, the execution was frequently cited as a major weakness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric visuals and ambitious premise.

  • Criticized for its uneven pacing and predictable narrative.

  • Found lacking in character development and originality.

Google audience: Audience reception for Diablo was lukewarm, with many viewers finding the film to be a mixed bag. While some appreciated the darker tone and visual style, a significant portion of the audience felt the plot was too slow and failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Diablo,' is Spanish for 'devil,' hinting at the supernatural and dark themes explored within the story.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Wehrmacht

Wehrmacht

This was a poor implementation of a fascinating concept, thanks in great part to Scott Eastwood's inability to portray a complex character, and an ultimately shallow script. The menacing Ezra needed to be fleshed out substantially more, ...

Gimly

Gimly

Who would've thought that out of the two Westerns I watched this week, the one starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Joel Edgerton would be the worse movie. _Diablo_ is far from perfect, and it slumps pretty heavily in the middle. ...